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I purchased my first pistol, a .32-cal. Walther PPK in 1969. Why choose a .32 ACP and not a more powerful .380 ACP? Because .32 was the chambering that Ian Fleming’s fictional character James Bond switched to when Q forced him to give up his beloved .25-cal. Beretta.
Preview: N8 Tactical Mini Xecutive
The Mini Xecutive from N8 Tactical is an inside-the-waistband holster intended to be carried in the appendix position.
A Pair Of Fiesty Felines: The 80X Cheetah And 30X Tomcat Get Home Bag
Few manufacturers have embraced the mouse-gun concept as thoroughly as Beretta—and proof is in the updates to its two smallest pistol lines.
The Armed Citizen® Nov. 11, 2024
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Colt's Early Automatic Pistols
No matter how you look at them—as outstanding examples of John Browning's genius, an interesting phase in American firearms history, or superb material for a gun collection—the .38 Browning automatics were remarkable pistols.
Preview: Bad Ace Tactical Mauser K98k Ultra Low-Profile NDT Scout Mount
Owners of K98k Mauser rifles seeking to scope them without making permanent modifications should consider the Bad Ace Tactical Ultra Low-Profile NDT Scout Mount.
New For 2024: Heritage Mfg. Coachwhip
Heritage Mfg. continues to expand its line of Old West-themed firearms, and its latest introduction is the Coachwhip, a 12-ga. shotgun featuring external hammers.
Preview: Hyperion Munitions PTC
Hyperion Munitions produces an innovative enhancement for the AR-15’s mil-spec trigger design that allows for custom tuning by the end user.
Gun Of The Week: Ruger American Gen II Standard
Join American Rifleman staff on the range Ruger's American Gen II bolt-action hunting rifle, and it is chambered for the ever-popular 6.5 mm Creedmoor cartridge.
The Armed Citizen® Nov. 8, 2024
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
"The Gun Plant:" How General Motors Armed American Troops In WWII
America's "Arsenal of Democracy" relied on commercial manufacturers re-tooling to make the firearms necessary for American troops to fight across the world. A major contributor to the war effort was the Saginaw Steering Gear Division of General Motors in Michigan.
Trio Of Deals Launch Holiday Savings Season
With the 2024 holiday season approaching right around the corner, companies such as Smith & Wesson, Silencer Central and Taurus are announcing this year's best savings with rebates, BOGO offers and more.
Rifleman Review: Walther Arms P99 AS Final Edition
Walther Arms celebrated its groundbreaking P99 polymer-pistol design with the P99 AS Final Edition before discontinuing the design.
New For 2025: Savage Arms Stance XR
Going into 2025, Savage Arms has announced a few major updates to its Stance micro-compact handgun design.
Vincent Hancock: Most Decorated Men’s Skeet Olympian In History
American men’s skeet competitor Vincent Hancock made waves at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as the first Olympic shooter to win four gold medals in the same individual event.
Review: Riton 5 Primal 15-45X 60 mm
The 5 Primal spotting scope is a compact, angled-viewing optic designed to be as condensed as possible.
HK Launches HK USA
Heckler & Koch announced it has launched HK USA, an expansion of its design, production and support facilities in the United States to better serve American enthusiasts.
Wringing Out The KelTec SUB2000 GEN3 Folding PCC
With a rotating fore-end assembly, Kellgren's latest SUB2000 positively advances the design yet retains the classic appeal of the brand's legendary pistol-caliber carbine.
The Armed Citizen® Nov. 4, 2024
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Suppressor Sales Setting Records
Nearly 2.2 million suppressors were purchased by law-abiding citizens from May 2021 through July 2024, according to figures compiled by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF).